Study: Holiday lights in Texas lead to high electricity costs

DALLAS (KDAF) — A new study by Power Wizard has estimated the cost of holiday lights in Texas using projected 2025 electricity rates, revealing significant expenses for those who decorate heavily.

The study analyzed the costs of using LED and incandescent lights across three levels of decoration: typical, heavy, and enthusiastic. It calculated expenses based on the average electricity rate in each state, assuming lights are on for seven hours a day over 34 days.

The Cost of Running Holiday Lights in Texas
LED Lights		Incandescent Lights
Typical Usage	$3.44	Typical Usage	$23.21
Heavy Usage	$32.97	Heavy Usage	$248.55
Enthusiastic Usage	$86.53	Enthusiastic Usage	$670.16

In Texas, the study found that typical usage of LED lights would cost $3.44, while heavy usage would increase the cost to $32.97. Enthusiastic decorators could expect to pay $86.53 for their holiday displays.

As the holiday season approaches, Texans who plan to decorate with lights should consider the potential impact on their electricity bills, especially if opting for more elaborate displays.

View the full study here.

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